Hawaii's Communication Breakdown and How Going Amateur Ham Radio Could Save Us | NBC Left Field

Hawaii's recent false nuclear missile alert showed us how reliant we are on cell phones and modern technology—and how unprepared we are if they become inaccessible. But in case the unexpected happens, an unlikely group of hobbyists—ham radio operators—are standing at the ready and may save us all.

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Distracted
driving regulations continue to be an area of interest for many
Canadian Radio Amateurs. These regulations are made and enforced by
provincial governments and can vary considerably from province to
province and over time. In Ontario, RAC Directors Allan Boyd, VE3AJB
(Ontario North/East) and Phil McBride, VA3QR (Ontario South) have been
working hard on this issue.

On December 15, 2017, the
Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) announced that the current
two-way radio exemption for “Amateur Radio operators and specified
commercial, public transit, and public function drivers will be extended
for a further three-years, effective January 1, 2018 until January 1,
2021.”

While
we were hoping for a permanent exemption, this decision by the MTO
ensures our continued ability to operate Amateur Radio apparatus while
mobile. RAC will continue to press for a permanent exemption going
forward.